'Stranger danger' a terrifying reality

The notice sent to New Lynn Primary School parents. Photo / Facebook

A West Auckland school community has been put on alert after a child was taken in a stranger's car this week.

New Lynn Primary School sent a notice to parents and guardians yesterday warning them of the incident and outlining strict rules for collecting students from school.

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The authenticity of the notice was verified to the Weekend Herald by multiple sources and read: "There was an incident this week where a child was taken in a car by a stranger and had to be chased by the parent.

"You need to be aware that if your child is walking home that this unfortunately can happen."

It then stated in bold, capitalised writing that all junior students needed to be picked up from inside their classrooms and that all students needed to be collected on time.

The notice also advised no children should be left to wait at the bus shelter and that parents should speak to their children about stranger danger.

It was understood a senior member of staff had also given a talk about stranger danger, but school representatives had not responded to the Weekend Herald last night.

Board of Trustee chair Tracy McMurtrie declined to comment, but said the matter had been referred to police, who were also unable to comment last night.

New Lynn Primary School is a decile 4 school that caters for about 300 students from Years 1 to Year 6.

Read the full notice: